Penn State - SMU. It’s official.

[OuiRPSU]

SMU in, but Bama, Miami out in CFP field reveal

Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Clemson, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana and SMU made the College Football Playoff.

www.espn.com

Now we need some nice winter weather that weekend.

 

[BiochemPSU]

Bring on that bracket!

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

How is SMU ahead of the team that beat them last night?

 

[mmp121]

 

[CyphaPSU]

I knew we would be given the noon game instead of a night “whiteout energy” game, but that is the trade off for being matched up with an opponent we will be substantially favored against. Either way, Penn State has to prove it on the field and take care of their business.

 

[IBeBlockin]

Delete

 

[SouthHalls410]

Does anyone know if they’ve released the student tickets? Lots of students we’ve talked to haven’t heard if they’ve gotten tix in the lottery yet. The requests were due around Thanksgiving.

 

[NittanyBuff]

Bring on that bracket!

Couldn't have set up any better, wow

 

[Psu00]

Couldn't have set up any better, wow

Yeah, that bracket appears very favorable for PSU. That said, a noon game with the usual slow start with more horrible D and penalties like last night could throw a wrench into that.

 

[LionsAndBears]

My only complaint is that I have to work until 6am on 12/21 and then drive up to the game. Gonna be a hurt piece for me personally.

 

[BobPSU92]

According to espn.com, our game on the 21st is on TNT and Max. For f*ck’s sake.

 

[Midnighter]

 

[LionsAndBears]

Yeah, that bracket appears very favorable for PSU. That said, a noon game with the usual slow start with more horrible D and penalties like last night is concerning.

Imagine being a team flying in from Texas on Friday and having to play at 12pm the next day. I think we'll be more ready than they are.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

According to espn.com, our game on the 21st is on TNT and Max. For f*ck’s sake.

I thought I heard Fowler say that the games on TNT will be ESPN productions.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

I can't believe this selection show is 4 hours long.

 

[LionJim]

Couldn't have set up any better, wow

Yeah, SMU played last night, too. I was a little worried about catching someone who would be coming out of a bye.

 

[LionJim]

I can't believe this selection show is 4 hours long.

What made you think they’d be satisfied with a three-hour-long show?

 

[troutrus]

Last I heard of SMU they were banned from playing and received the Death Penalty. When were they reinstated?

 

[BiochemPSU]

Last I heard of SMU they were banned from playing and received the Death Penalty. When were they reinstated?

Everything they did is now legal. Just ahead of the curve.

 

[Psu00]

Imagine being a team flying in from Texas on Friday and having to play at 12pm the next day. I think we'll be more ready than they are.

I agree. As much as we generally hate noon starts, that’s a minor issue compared to the (potential) matchups in rounds 1 and 2.

 

[Big_O]

Last I heard of SMU they were banned from playing and received the Death Penalty. When were they reinstated?

Craig James and Eric Dickerson (Pony Express) made bank at SMU.

 

[Big_O]

Good matchup. Death penalty school vs. near death penalty school.

 

[PrtLng Lion]

I like our path. No disrespect to SMU or Boise, but I like our chances.

Damn StubHub is insane for parking passes. Lot 34 is $124 but comes out to $180 with all the BS "processing fees"

 

[LionJim]

Craig James and Eric Dickerson (Pony Express) made bank at SMU.

That was the case everywhere in the old SWC.

 

[psu31trap]

This bracket is a dream come true for the Nittany Lions. Now Coach Franklin and his coordinator’s need to capitalize effective immediately by getting the offense to hit on all cylinders and playing with confidence. Do this and I see Georgia or Notre Dame going down in the Semi final game.

 

[LionsAndBears]

Forecast for 12/21 is high of 39 with a real feel of 35. Actually a pretty mild prediction. I was anticipating low 20s.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Forecast for 12/21 is high of 39 with a real feel of 35. Actually a pretty mild prediction. I was anticipating low 20s.

Some variation depending on website used. I like this forecast better.

Sat 21 | Day​

32°
W 10 mph
Partly cloudy. High 32F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

 

[leinbacker]

SMU in, but Bama, Miami out in CFP field reveal

Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Clemson, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana and SMU made the College Football Playoff.

www.espn.com

Now we need some nice winter weather that weekend.

 

[Achowalogan]

That was the case everywhere in the old SWC.

and the graduation rate in that conference was about 9%

 

[BobPSU92]

Last I heard of SMU they were banned from playing and received the Death Penalty. When were they reinstated?

Imagine the narrrative for this game. Culture Problem 1 vs. Culture Problem 1a.

 

[RyanSnyder]

Penn State lands No. 6 seed and will host No. 11 SMU in College Football Playoff first round

Penn State football has qualified for the first 12-team College Football Playoff. Here's who the Lions will face and where the game is.

www.on3.com

 

[RyanSnyder]

What time, channel, and date is Penn State-SMU on in the College Football Playoff?

Penn State football is the No. 6 seed and will host No. 11 SMU in Round 1 of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium.

www.on3.com

 

[RyanSnyder]

Penn State football calls for a White Out at Beaver Stadium for CFP clash with SMU

Penn State football is calling for its second White Out of the year for its Dec. 21 CFP matchup with SMU at Beaver Stadium.

www.on3.com

 

[RyanSnyder]

Penn State College Football Playoff Seeding Reaction Show

The Penn State Football team will face SMU in the first round of the College Football playoff. We react to the CFP seeding and matchup.

www.on3.com

 

[RyanSnyder]

Who will be the play-by-play commentators for Penn State's College Football Playoff game against SMU?

ESPN has released its commentators for the first four games of the College Football Playoff. See who will announce Penn State's game here.

www.on3.com

 

[RyanSnyder]

What is the early Penn State-SMU point spread? Betting info is in for Lions' Round 1 CFP game

Penn State welcomes SMU to Beaver Stadium on Dec. 21 for a Round 1 College Football Playoff game. Here's the point spread.

www.on3.com

 

[Psu00]

Craig James and Eric Dickerson (Pony Express) made bank at SMU.

How long until the Craig James hooker meme starts up again?

Penn St vs SMU in a battle to see who can win a national title. It feels like 1982 all over again.

 

[yboby]

Defense really needs to get its act together. Liked a suggestion I saw that if holding is not being called put Carter at LB for most of the snaps, or at least move him around more. Might be better able to take advantage of his skills at LB.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

My only complaint is that I have to work until 6am on 12/21 and then drive up to the game. Gonna be a hurt piece for me personally.

Let’s get you a car. Location?

 

[yboby]

Seems like Franklin really needs outstanding coordinators, but they come and go easily these days. Dropoff in D performance from Diaz to Allen has been disturbing. Hard not to think about a PSU team led by Diaz on D and Kotelnicki on O.